Widow of Two Children in Pinang Bujang
The Part 11
The spacious garden behind the house becomes the place of choice to relax in the afternoon. The weather is a little cloudy does not hinder Rahma, Kiara, Maura and do not forget bi Nah to sit casually on the mat while enjoying a snack.
A plate of fried foods in complete their favorite drinks presented in front of them. Enough to keep your stomach up until dinner.
After being full enough, Kiara and Maura went and played in the park area. Occasionally the sound of laughter from the two adds to the warmth of the atmosphere.
Rahma's lips curled at the sight of her two children, in her heart she was grateful to still be able to see the princess' laughter amid the problems that struck. But a second later the smile was gone when his brain suddenly thought about the decision he was about to make.
Will I still be able to give laughter and happiness to them if I finally have to separate from Hendra mas. Inner Rahma gamang.
It has now been more than a month since that painful incident. Little by little Rahma began to learn to make peace with reality.
Something changed from her husband, starting from the attention, attitude and schedule of the man's return which now increased to twice in one month. Instead of being happy, Rahma felt it was a burden.
The burden where he was asked to pretend to look happy with the arrival of Hendra. Try to be ordinary to keep their feelings.
Rahma sighed harshly making bi Nah who was sitting next to her turn her head. The housekeeper who has been with Rahma for a long time looked at the employer who recently looked different.
Although he does not know what really happened, but in his heart he berTO’a hopefully whatever problems his employer is facing quickly finished.
“Kakak... adek. I want maghrib nak.” From the mosque sayup the sound of the chanting of holy verse Al-Qur’an is heard.
“Mandi again yes, see until drying gini.” In the swab of sweat dripping on the child's temple.
“Saw is not bun today?” Kiara asked while taking the remaining fried banana one on the plate.
“Adek want... for can?” Maura looked expectantly.
“Bby.” Kiara nodded and gave the fried banana piece that she had not yet bitten. The sweet treatment made Rahma smile.
“Naji dong... why?”
“Yes is okay.. Just aja bun time can not.” Nosy answer. Rahma sneered at the firstborn's nun while Maura and bi Nan laughed happily.
“Udah ah ayok. help settle this first son.” They stood up and packed their picnic items.
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Why does time seem to spin faster when we want to avoid something. As the usual schedule of Hendra's return later now he even wants Rahma to avoid.
Friday’at afternoon, when the sun will set when people choose to enter the house because of the time of surup. Rahma, Kiara and Maura were standing straight on the porch, their eyes not separated from the gate that was automatically opened slowly.
Hendra entered with two large bags in his hand. Can Rahma make sure it is a gift for herself and her two children.
This is one thing that changed from Hendra. Often every time the man came home he would always bring souvenirs for them. Kiara and Maura. But now, the goods obtained by Rahma were not lost much.
Rahma suspected her husband's change was due to her mother-in-law. The reason all the changes happened right after Rahma argued with her in-laws the other day.
But the bodo period. Rahma doesn't care. Her heartache could not be cured just because of her husband's change. Rahma sighed to see the man now standing in front of her.
“Assalamualaikum..”
“Waalaikumsalam..” kiara and Maura prancing happily. They kissed the father's hand alternately and immediately stretched out their hand towards Hendra to cuddle.
“Come enter first deck, in aja later notya.” Rahma stopped Maura who was about to open a Hendra bag.
“Iya mother.” Nod Maura with her funny grin.
“How are you Ra?” Hendra stepped forward towards his wife.
“Good.” Her reply and kissing her husband's hand briefly made Hendra smile wryly.
“Ya entered, maghrib.” already Hendra led his two children in while carrying a bag.
Hendra rushed to clean himself as soon as I heard the adhan, then performed mandatory worship with his small family.
“Ayok dad, we open his souvenirs.” Maura walked over while pulling Hendra's hand.
“Eat first deck, later if already open souvenirs even keasikan.” Sela Rahma's.
“Yahhh mother..” protest Maura. But not obsolete according to either.
Hendra, Kiara and Maura sat orderly in their respective seats, waiting for Rahma who would serve them alternately.
“You eat use what mas?”
“Ayam fried same capcai.” This is one of Rahma's traits that Hendra likes, no matter how angry his wife will still serve him even with a cold face.
Undergo the ritual of dinner with a quiet and fast because the two boys want to immediately open the souvenirs from the father. And here they are now, in the middle room with a variety of souvenirs.
“Wah…. So many fathers..” Kiara exclaimed happily.
“Still dad...” They both hugged their father.
“This is for you Ra.” Hendra offered some clothes, bags and perfume.
“Do not wasteful mas. I still have all.” He said while accepting.
“Nothing. I just happened to get a bonus.” Her smile.
“Iya thanks.” Rahma nodded not wanting to extend.
So cool to open and choose souvenirs makes Kiara and Maura reluctant to sleep even though it is the time they sleep to make Rahma repeat her words several times.
“Kakak, adek let's sleep. Tomorrow again choose his gift. You have a holiday tomorrow. Come fast.” Strictly without wanting to be denied again.
Hearing the voice of his mother who was different, the two boys immediately moved and said goodbye to both parents.
“Don't forget to clean. Brush teeth.” Rahma.
“Iya mother.”
In the living two children make the atmosphere become stiff. Until Rahma finally chose to move. “Morrow's machine.” Said Rahma before passing away leaving Hendra.
While the man could only sigh because he was left alone. “Sabar... patience..” he said stroking chest dab to follow Rahma.